Childcare Workers Salary in Minnesota
Childcare Workers in Minnesota earn a median of $35,520 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,570
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,560; the top 10% earn over $44,880. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Minnesota
Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,430 median in Minnesota
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$75,880 median in Minnesota
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$75,500 median in Minnesota
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$71,650 median in Minnesota
- Residential Advisors$48,770 median in Minnesota
- Nannies$35,520 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Minnesota
How much do childcare workers make in Minnesota?
The median is $35,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,560 and the top 10% earn over $44,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.